Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim At Melania Trump At The Oscars With Brutal Dig – The Hook news

During the awards presentation, Kimmel also spoke about the role of documentary filmmaking and the risks faced by filmmakers working in countries where free expression can be restricted. His comments contrasted serious documentaries about global issues with the Melania Trump project, which he used as the punchline for his joke.

The moment was met with a mixture of laughter and audible reactions from the audience, reflecting how political humour can divide viewers during major entertainment events.

Soon after the broadcast, clips of Kimmel’s remarks circulated widely online. Social media users shared the video and debated whether political jokes should play such a prominent role at the Oscars.

The joke also prompted criticism from some supporters of Donald Trump. A senior communications figure linked to the administration responded publicly on social media, describing Kimmel as a classless hack and accusing him of using the Oscars stage to attack the president’s family.